Creative UX/UI Director
Location: US, CA, San Francisco
Salary range: 75000-100000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Director
Required education: Unspecified
Industry: Computer Software
Function: Design

Company profile:
roundpeg's focus is web application development for the Internet.  Unlike many larger interactive firms, roundpeg is devoted exclusively to web, mobile, and interactive TV applications. Our vision for the future embraces new media application architectures for Internet-enabled devices. Our business has grown from the ground up around the Internet.  Additionally, while many interactive service companies focus on front-end design, roundpeg's preeminent concern is intuitive and useful functionality for the end-user.roundpeg’s commitment to proven emerging technologies extends beyond application development. As experienced users of innovative technologies, we feel strongly about sharing our real-life development expertise. We provide optimal learning environments with state of the art facilities and our certified instructor-led training sessions help professionals keep pace with technology advancements. Our onsite training sessions comprise of all Adobe products and courseware, and we may customize training sessions in compliance with specific business requirements. roundpeg certified trainers offer best practices and real world scenarios, which translates into highly valuable solutions that may be immediately applied. 

Job description:
roundpeg is looking for a Creative UX/UI Director with strong interests and capabilities in the design and development of engaging user experiences. The ideal candidate will thrive in a work environment that requires strong problem solving skills and independent self-direction, coupled with an aptitude for team collaboration and open communication. This individual will be responsible for developing an award winning team that excels at providing both highly analytical as well as highly creative ideas to a design engagement. The candidate will also have extensive experience in a fast-paced and innovative development environment. A thorough understanding of contemporary user-centered design methodologies is a must.Executing interaction design and visual design as a part of a multi-disciplinary teamCollaborating on user experience planning with a senior application architectConsulting with clients and senior application architectResearching interaction design trendsResearching technology trendsSpokesperson and evangelist for all things UX/UI relatedPerforming other duties as assigned

Requirements:
Five or more years of user experience design experience for software, Web applications which leverage emergent technologies, consumer electronics and/or mobile devicesStrong conceptualization ability, strong visual communication ability, drawing skills and sketchbook techniqueExceptional design skills, production value and attention to detailAbility to create wireframes as well as visual design compsStrong working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Fireworks and associated design toolsExperience with user interface design patterns and standard UCD methodologiesStrong written and verbal communication skillsUnderstanding of common software project management practicesUnderstanding of common software development practicesAdobe Premiere, After Effects, rendering and animationStrong working knowledge of HTML, CSS, Rails, javascript/JQuery, ObjectiveC (iOS), C++ (Android) a plusMotion graphics design and productionVideo and sound editingBachelor’s or Master’s degree in interaction design, new media design or related design fieldSome travel is requiredPortfolio to accompany resumeBackground check and reference checks required upon hire

Benefits:
The company provides all Employees with the option to join the private medical scheme operated by the Company. Employees may include other family members in the scheme at the Employee’s expense.Vacation is at the descresion of the candidates manager.  The candidate will be paid while on vacation only if approved by manager.